# ScoutEdge vs NextPitch Analytics

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScoutEdge at none against NextPitch Analytics's 13. NextPitch Analytics's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextPitch Analytics sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ScoutEdge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScoutEdge against 5.0 for NextPitch Analytics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScoutEdge | NextPitch Analytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutedge-baseball-analytics/id6748836801/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpitch-analytics/id6752586526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 67 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calvin Bush](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741409850) | [NextPitch Analytics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840049867) |

## What reviewers say

### ScoutEdge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutedge-baseball-analytics/id6748836801)

Transform your iPhone into a pitch analytics system for baseball. Track velocity, break, release point, and more. Ideal for athletes, teams, and facilities to analyze performance and aid in recruiting.

**Highlights:** Pitch velocity tracking, Vertical & horizontal break analysis, Release point measurement, Plate location tracking, Pitch-by-pitch breakdowns, Roster management for teams, Objective performance metrics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NextPitch Analytics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextpitch-analytics/id6752586526)

This app provides instant pitching analytics for baseball and softball players, coaches, and families using just a smartphone. Track pitch location, type, outcome, and trends without any external hardware. Monitor player progress and team performance with detailed data insights.

**Highlights:** Instant pitching analytics, No cameras or sensors required, Strike rate and walk rate trends, Pitch location patterns, Arsenal breakdowns, Bullpen command tracking, Individual pitcher profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Player Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Player Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Team Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Player Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Organization Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Program Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Organization Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Team Annual | $299.99 | per year |
| Team Annual | $499.99 | per year |
| Organization Annual | $499.99 | per year |
| Program Annual | $699.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScoutEdge free?

ScoutEdge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NextPitch Analytics free?

NextPitch Analytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScoutEdge or NextPitch Analytics?

ScoutEdge and NextPitch Analytics are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do ScoutEdge or NextPitch Analytics have ads?

Neither ScoutEdge nor NextPitch Analytics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScoutEdge or NextPitch Analytics?

ScoutEdge ships an update weekly, and NextPitch Analytics weekly. Most recently, ScoutEdge was updated on September 13, 2026 and NextPitch Analytics on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*